TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Haschak
PHONE:
707-463-4221
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Williams
PHONE:
707-463-4221
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 45 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Providing Updated Direction to Staff Regarding an Ordinance Adopting Regulations for Low Intensity Camping in Accordance with State Assembly Bill (AB) 518
(Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Direct staff to prepare an Ordinance incorporating the provisions of AB 518 establishing a new use type of Transient Habitation: Low Intensity Camping and a framework for permitting said use type within the inland (Division I) section of the Mendocino County Zoning Code.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On June 8, 2022, the Board of Supervisors provided direction to staff on the Inland Zoning Code Update regarding potential regulations for temporary camping for profit.
On September 10, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Inland Zoning Code Update. At that time the Board directed staff to bring back a separate ordinance amendment to establish regulations for a new use type that would regulate temporary camping for profit on properties subject to the Inland Zoning Code.
On February 11, 2025, the Board of Supervisors provided additional Direction to staff to begin preparing an ordinance amendment that would allow Low Intensity Camping as a possible Transient Habitation-type use following Planning Commission review on November 7th, 2024.
On September 9, 2025, the Board of Supervisors reviewed the results of stakeholder meetings and surveys regarding Low Intensity Camping, and gave further direction to staff regarding framework for an ordinance and CEQA scoping.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
At the direction of the Board of Sup...
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